VVVVVV
Released Sep 2010
VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?
96% positive · 11K reviews
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Released, but still in active development
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Active Development
Not yet
Released, but still in active development
Medium confidence
Active Development
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Steam $1.24 $4.99 −75%
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Evaluation
VVVVVV originally released on September 7, 2010 and has been receiving updates ever since. Terry Cavanagh made the game's source code public and has continued to ship meaningful updates with community contributions. Version 2.3 arrived on August 31, 2021 — a major update after seven years — followed by the large version 2.4 localization update on January 10, 2024 (adding 21 new languages and Steam Deck verification), minor updates in February and August 2024, another update on June 19, 2025 adding Persian language support, and most recently version 2.4.4 on April 21, 2026, which Terry himself described as "another year, another minor update." This consistent pattern — with the most recent update just over two months ago as of today — demonstrates that development is ongoing. No announcement of a final update or conclusion to development has been made.
Evidence
Version 2.4.4 released with improvements to custom levels, the level editor, and a graphics bug fix. Developer describes it as 'another year, another minor update,' suggesting ongoing annual update cadence.
Version 2.4 released with professional translations into 21 new languages and Steam Deck verification, described as a major localization update.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Terry Cavanagh
Achievements
19
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Help! Everyone has been teleported away randomly! As the heroic Captain Viridian, it's up to you to find your friends, bring them back to safety, and save the universe!
VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?
The game is designed not to artificially gate your progress. In VVVVVV there are no locks, no power-ups, no switches, nothing to stop you progressing except the challenges themselves.
VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?
The game is designed not to artificially gate your progress. In VVVVVV there are no locks, no power-ups, no switches, nothing to stop you progressing except the challenges themselves.
Key features:
- Elegant, minimalistic level design.
- Challenging, fast and fun gameplay.
- Frequent checkpoints mean you never have to replay challenges you've already beaten.
- Over half an hour of chiptune music by composer Magnus Pålsson.
- Special game modes, including time trials and a no death mode.
- A powerful and easy to use level editor for creating your own dimensions to explore.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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